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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.79, 2,332.58 and 1,360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.79, 2,332.58 and 1,360.23 is: 1,875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.79 : 2,332.58 = 1,360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.79/2,332.58 = 1,360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.79x = 2,332.58 × 1,360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.79x = 3,172,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,838.49/1,691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.43

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